Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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From Blakey to Brown, Como to Costa, Eckstine to Eldridge, Galbraith to Garner, Harris to Hines, Horne to Hyman, Jamal to Jefferson, Kelly to Klook; Mancini to Marmarosa, May to Mitchell, Negri to Nestico, Parlan to Ponder, Reed to Ruther, Strayhorn to Sullivan, Turk to Turrentine, Wade to Williams… the forthcoming publication Treasury of Pittsburgh Jazz Connections by Dr. Nelson Harrison and Dr. Ralph Proctor, Jr. will document the legacy of one of the world’s greatest jazz capitals.
Do you want to know who Dizzy Gillespie idolized? Did you ever wonder who inspired Kenny Clarke and Art Blakey? Who was the pianist that mentored Monk, Bud Powell, Tad Dameron, Elmo Hope, Sarah Vaughan and Mel Torme? Who was Art Tatum’s idol and Nat Cole’s mentor? What musical quartet pioneered the concept adopted later by the Modern Jazz Quartet? Were you ever curious to know who taught saxophone to Stanley Turrentine or who taught piano to Ahmad Jamal? What community music school trained Robert McFerrin, Sr. for his history-making debut with the Metropolitan Opera? What virtually unknown pianist was a significant influence on young John Coltrane, Shirley Scott, McCoy Tyner, Bobby Timmons and Ray Bryant when he moved to Philadelphia from Pittsburgh in the 1940s? Would you be surprised to know that Erroll Garner attended classes at the Julliard School of Music in New York and was at the top of his class in writing and arranging proficiency?
Some answers can be gleaned from the postings on the Pittsburgh Jazz Network.
For almost 100 years the Pittsburgh region has been a metacenter of jazz originality that is second to no other in the history of jazz. One of the best kept secrets in jazz folklore, the Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy has heretofore remained mythical. We have dubbed it “the greatest story never told” since it has not been represented in writing before now in such a way as to be accessible to anyone seeking to know more about it. When it was happening, little did we know how priceless the memories would become when the times were gone.
Today jazz is still king in Pittsburgh, with events, performances and activities happening all the time. The Pittsburgh Jazz Network is dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the places, artists and fans that carry on the legacy of Pittsburgh's jazz heritage.
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Permalink Reply by Michael Sciomacco on
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Hello I am available to play drum set for this gig. I have worked with Nelson Harrison and many musicians around Pittsburgh. I can be contacted at 412-965-2725 or at msciomacco1@gmail.com
Thanks, Mike Sciomacco !
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Permalink Reply by Deb Weible on
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Hey Annie! Please contact me to play drums for this gig! if you e-mail me at GEODAW@aol.com I'll send you my number and we can talk. Thanks! Deb Weible
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Permalink Reply by Dan Baker on
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Hi
I saw your posting I'm a guitar player in the pittsburg area. you can check out my playing @ www.reverbnation.com/danbaker My number is 724 747 5139 email dandaguitarman@aol.com
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Dan
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Permalink Reply by Kevin Hurst, Sr. on
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Hey Annie I would love to play at this venue and remember Kevin Amos talking about this ( and you mentioning it) to feature musicians. I play tenor, soprano saxes and flute and love working with singers. I have sat in with Jessica Lee and Dr. Harrison has heard me play. I sat in at April's with Tony Campbell a couple times and like it there Kevin A has heard me also. One time I sat in at AVA on a monday night and they had some good cats there and I did OK on soprano. Drop me a message or post the next jam and I will try to roll through Pgh, still an option for me to find some work and relocate so I want to get to know folks out there.- kev
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